Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing the Pasta:
Prepare the tri-color pasta according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Bringing It All Together:
While pasta is cooking, place a large skillet on medium heat and add in the extra virgin olive oil.
When the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
Next, add in the green beans and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Next, add in the diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Finally, add in the cooked pasta and grated cheese and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
Place the tri-color pasta with green beans in a large serving bowl. Add more grated cheese to taste when serving.
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:For this recipe, tri-color pasta with green beans, you can use any pasta that you like, however, in keeping with the spirit of “tri-color” I recommend you use tri-color penne or tri-color tortellini for this recipe instead.In place of the diced tomatoes, if you choose to substitute, I would recommend fresh plum, cherry, or grape tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, red roasted peppers, or bell peppers. You could also add more vegetables into this recipe. For example, keep the diced tomatoes in the recipe and add in sweet yellow onions and bell peppers. You can have a lot of fun making different combinations of this dish.